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Jewelry by Artwalk Giveaway
2009-09-24 05:23:00
If you’re looking for stylish and beautiful jewelry for women, you have to stop by Jewelry by Artwalk and check out all their fabulous pieces. Owner & Designer, Sarah is only 26 years old but has been making jewelry since she was 12 years old when her Aunt opened up an Art Gallery. Talk about ...

Hot Links of the Week ? Sept 23rd
2009-09-23 12:01:00
FOR EVERYONE FlavorPill.com – Roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas on Virgin American + a weekend at the Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas (Sept 30/All) Contest Corner – Sabra Hummus & $25 MasterCard Gift Card (Sept 30/US) Parenting Our Kids – $100 Target GC (Oct 2/US) MyBlogs4U – Instinct S30 Contest (Oct 16/US) FOR WOMEN Pure Natural Diva – Organicare Fresh ...
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WW: Princess Memories
2009-09-23 06:32:00
While going through and organizing the massive amount of photos I have saved on my computer, I came across this one. It’s one of my favorites! Girlie Girl was 4 years old and Baby Bug wasn’t even a year old yet!
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Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway
2009-09-22 07:49:00
When it comes to buying dresses, I have a problem. It seems like all the outfits that I like require me to wear either a tank or camisole underneath otherwise it’s a little too low cut for me. Thank goodness layering is in now but sometimes I just don’t feel like wearing various pieces when it’s 90 degrees outside. Well, Shabby Apple ’s idea is to design dresses that are not only fashionable but conservative as well. “They visited trade shows, marketplaces and designer studios only to discover the problem was not that department stores weren’t buying the right dresses, but that designers weren’t designing them. Shabby Apple is proud to offer you fantastic dresses that allow you to look fabulous, without having to compromise anything else.” And if you think conservative equals boring, you’re wrong. Check out these designs for girls of all ages! Stop by Shabby Apple today and view their other gorgeous designs! They’ll make ...
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Blogger of the Week: Mission Mommy
2009-09-21 18:22:00
Tell me a little about yourself and how you started blogging. I’m Kimberly and my blog is Mission Mommy . I started blogging this year in late April. When I first started, I was into coupon match-ups, deals, and freebies. Somehow I stumbled upon reviews and giveaways. That’s what I mainly post now, but I do still ...
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It Gets Easier! ?And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers
2009-09-21 06:40:00
Recently I was emailing with a new friend about her quest to have a baby. I sympathized with her frustration, while also subtly trying to get across the point that, although babies are great, she really needed to NOT take the free time that she has now for granted. Alas, I knew that no matter what ...
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Homework Woes
2009-09-21 06:38:00
Now that Girlie Girl is in the 2nd grade, not only is she learning about English and Math but also something called critical thinking. The only problem I have with this is that it can be so subjective at times that I don’t understand how it can be graded. For example, on last week’s homework ...
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Hearst Launches RealBeauty.com
2009-09-20 07:49:00
New York ? August 31, 2009 ? Hearst Magazines Digital Media, a unit of Hearst Magazines, will introduce RealBeauty.com, a new Web site dedicated to providing comprehensive content on all things beauty-related. The announcement was made today by Chuck Cordray, senior vice president and general manager, Hearst Magazines Digital Media. The site will cover both ...

Perseverence
2009-09-20 02:42:00
September is Childhood Cancer Month and what better time to focus on survivors. That’s exactly what Carolyn Rubenstein, a young graduate student herself, has done with her newly published book, Perseverance: True Voices of Cancer Survivors. For those of you who have never known cancer up close, this book will change you. For those of you, ...

Disney?s Jungle Junction Premieres Oct 5th
2009-09-19 08:08:00
“Jungle Junction,” a new animated Playhouse Disney series for preschoolers that follows a group of fun-loving animals on wheels as they explore a unique jungle, will premiere MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 (10:00-10:30 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Produced in the United Kingdom, the fast-paced adventure emphasizes an appreciation of the environment while highlighting pre-literacy skills through ...
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5 ways to pack a healthier lunch
2009-09-19 07:24:00
Back to school! The school bells are ringing and you?re back to packing lunches. How can you make them different this year? Give your child?s lunch an extreme, deliciously nutritious makeover with 5 ways to pack a healthier lunch from Disney FamilyFun. Achieve the ultimate goal ? make both parents and kids happy. Use A ...
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Alpha Sherpa Diaper Backpack Giveaway
2009-09-18 06:45:00
DH has a lot of backpacks . . . and when I say I lot I mean like 30 of them. So when it comes to these types of bags he’s pretty much an expert. To me, they all look the same. But then again, he would probably say the same thing about my handbags. ...
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Aloha Friday #100
2009-09-18 06:00:00
Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If ...

minimoomoo Giveaway
2009-09-18 05:15:00
I recently had the opportunity to review an organic blanket made of bamboo. I had no idea you could even use bamboo when making clothing and what was even more surprising was how soft it was! Well, minimoomoo is another company that recognizes the benefits of bamboo and has developed an entire line of adorable ...

Count Me In for Math Literacy!
2009-09-18 05:00:00
Growing up, Math has always been one of my strongest subjects. That’s why I’m totally on board with Texas Instrument’s Count Me In! program to promote math literacy among teens. In this program, kids will challenge themselves to consider taking higher-level math courses and broaden their college and career options, thus opening the doors for ...
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Help Your Kids ?Play Safe? This Fall
2009-09-17 09:03:00
Summer is starting to wind down, and for many parents with school-aged children, the change of seasons isn?t just stressful because of back-to-school shopping, but rather because of impending fall sports try-outs. Fall sports, including football, cheerleading, soccer, field hockey and volleyball are among the most common activities for American youth, but these sports may ...
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So in Love
2009-09-17 04:25:00
If you love the great singers like Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, you’ll appreciate the latest album from Roberta Gambarini, So In Love , released August 25th. This one-time Grammy nominee can SING and you’ll soon be immersed in the CD which includes the following tracks: 1. So In Love 2. Day In Day Out 3. Get Out Of Town 4. ...

Happy New Year!
2009-01-01 05:55:00
Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year s!
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WW: There?s Nothing Like a Birthday Cake Baked by a Lightbulb
2008-12-31 07:09:00
Happy 3rd Birthday Baby Bug! For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom.
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Top 15 Travel Blogs
2008-12-30 07:08:00
Written by: Misty Faucheux The new year has snuck up on us once more. The Christmas decorations will soon be taken down and placed back in dusty corners. Resolutions will be made and broken. And, just like these traditions are honored around the world, we honor perhaps one of the best known traditions ...
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Life will go on . . .
2008-12-28 11:06:00
I’ve written this post over and over again trying to find the right words but then realized that there aren’t any. So I’m just going to come out and say it . . . I am no longer pregnant. About a week ago, I started spotting. I immediately made an appointment to see my OB-GYN and ...
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Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales
2008-12-27 07:28:00
You’ve endured Black Friday, Cyber Monday, weeks of gift wrapping, hitting stores, and checking off lists. But just when you thought it was over, retailers across the country are offering post-Christmas , year-end, and clearance sales in hopes of luring shoppers back into stores. Make way for the new Black Friday, the day after Christmas. For many ...
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Aloha Friday #62
2008-12-26 20:22:00
Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If ...

Christmas in Hawaii
2008-12-26 06:11:00
We did not have a white Christmas like most people but it was fun just the same. It was a very breezy 81 degrees and the sun was shining bright. So after the girls opened their presents, we packed our lunches and headed to Ko Olina Beach & Resort on the leeward side of Oahu. Hope ...
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Mele Kalikimaka
2008-12-25 07:30:00
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday celebration!
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WW: Too Pooped to Party
2008-12-24 07:00:00
For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom.
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Safeway PowerPump Program
2008-12-23 06:47:00
With the holidays in full-swing, now’s a great time to take advantage of Safeway ’s PowerPump Program . “Safeway and its family of grocery stores (Vons, Dominick’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Pavilions, Carrs and Genuardi’s) are helping Moms make this season a bit easier. Shopping with Safeway’s Club Card offers us the opportunity to earn gas rewards whenever we ...

SAHM Mom
2008-12-22 06:05:00
Like the other pregnancies, DH and I decided that I wouldn?t work during this time. You just never know about turbulence and germs and unruly passengers. Not to mention what the pressurization does to the water bottles. Can you imagine what it?s doing to your body? So this past weekend was my very last flight for ...

Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion
2008-12-21 08:19:00
I recently had a layover in Seattle where the weather was 25 degrees and very cold! It was the perfect opportunity to try out my new sample of Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion . From the site: ?Clinical Therapy Lotion provides 60% more moisture than a prescription lotion, and is available without a prescription.. The best part is ...

TJ Maxx and Marshalls
2008-12-20 05:10:00
Only 5 days till Christmas! Can you believe it? Well, if you’re looking for that last minute gift or stocking stuffer, TJ Maxx and Marshalls has the perfect solution for you. Stop by one of their awesome stores which specializes in quality brand-name items at discount discount prices for your whole family. Today I had the opportunity ...